Some people in New Jersey plan carefully for the care they will need in their old age, but others may find their health has deteriorated quickly and they are in immediate need of services. According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, on average a...

Special needs trusts are a vehicle that protects assets that can be used to pay for certain needs of a disabled beneficiary. Gifts to the beneficiary, funds from a legal settlement and life insurance proceeds can all be part of a special needs trust. There are several...

Some people in New Jersey may plan on relying on savings, home equity or Medicaid resources to pay for a stay in a nursing home in their old age. However, according to recent research, if the cost of senior housing continues to rise at its current trajectory, by 2029...

Parents of special needs children in New Jersey are often grateful for every moment they have with their child. However, they may understand that their child will need life-long care, and, thus, may be worried about what will happen to their child once they are no...

Many people in New Jersey find themselves having to care for their aging parents, even if they are still working themselves. It can be difficult to find a work-life balance when you are a caregiver. However, there are legal options that may help people care for aging...

Many people in New Jersey rely on Medicaid to pay for their long-term care needs. However, not everyone is optimistic that government benefits will be available in the future. Pew Research polled 2,524 people regarding who should be paying for long-term care 30 years...

When a person in New Jersey has a disabled loved one, they want to ensure that their loved one’s medical care needs are met. Sometimes, a disabled individual qualifies for government benefits, but these benefits may not be enough to cover all aspects of their...

While some people in New Jersey plan on entering an assisted living facility or a nursing home once they can no longer care for themselves, others wish to remain in their homes, if possible. These days, there are a variety of programs that provide people with...

In the state of New Jersey alone there are an estimated 1.75 million individuals fulfilling a caregiver role. Most of them are doing so unpaid. Whether taking care of a family member or friend, it is a difficult, stressful, and exhausting duty and tasks can include...

Many people in New Jersey and across the nation take the step of establishing a long-term care plan for how they want to pay for the health care services they or a loved one will need as they age. Some people will want to utilize Medicaid services as a means of...